La Tchadienne (English: Song of the Chadian, lit. 'The Chadian (Song)') is the national anthem of Chad.
Written by Louis Gidrol and his student group and composed by Paul Villard, it has been the official state anthem of Chad since it gained independence from France in January 1960.
English: Song of the Chadian | |
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National anthem of Chad | |
Lyrics | Louis Gidrol and others |
Music | Paul Villard |
Adopted | January 1960 |
Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (chorus and one verse) |
The anthem was written, following a competition, by Jesuit father Louis Gidrol and his student group from the Saint Paul Boarding School in Fort-Archambault (the current city of Sarh). The music was composed by another Jesuit father, Paul Villard. It was adopted as the official state anthem of Chad upon gaining independence from France in January 1960.
The anthem comprises a chorus and four verses. Only the chorus and first verse constitute the official national anthem. The other three verses are barely known among young Chadians.
French lyrics | Arabic lyrics | Arabic transliteration | English translation |
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Refrain: | كورال: | Kūrāl: | Chorus: |
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